William Hunter (abt. 1824 - abt. 1901)

Born about 1824 in Ireland

Husband of Elizabeth Jane (McPherson) Hunter — married 20 Mar 1851 in Aghadowey, County Derry, Ireland

Descendants

Died about 8 Oct 1901 at about age 77 in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

Based on marriage records, William was born about 1824 in Ireland. His father was Hugh Hunter. He married Eliza Jane McPherson in 1851.^[1] Eliza Jane died in 1855 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

William was left a legacy by Eliza Jane's Uncle Thomas McPherson in his will. From the Executor's accounts in 1857 of the Estate of Thomas McPherson, it is known William bought Thomas' trading boat and its stock with his legacy.^[2]

Estate Accounts of Thomas McPherson

After Eliza's death, William was enumerated in Illinois, remarried to an Elizabeth born in Ireland. His son, Thomas P., was in the household.^[3] From his son's biography it is known William moved to Jackson County, Wisconsin in the 1860's. The 1870 Census for Jackson County Wisconsin, shows William, wife Elizabeth, and son Thomas P age 16 as well as a daughter Matilda age 8 born in Illinois. ^[4]

The 1880 Census has some different ages which based on the fact his son and his wife were enumerated as both age 21 with a two year old daughter, it appears there is an enumerator's error. William is in the household above his son, Thomas P's household, and Thomas' in-laws are in his household.^[5]. Also, William's wife was listed as Margaret.

The age on the 1900 Census does reflect that William was age 75. ^[6] He passed away in 1901.

Children

Children of William Hunter born to Eliza Jane McPherson:

Thomas Perry Hunter

Sources

1. ↑ "Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FG68-MDL : 10 February 2018), William Hunter and Eliza Jane Mcpherson, 20 Mar 1851; citing Aghadowey, Derry, Ire, reference 2:3JF4L92, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 101,325.
2. ↑ Probate Records (Shelby County, Tennessee); Author: Tennessee Probate Court (Shelby County); Probate Place: Shelby, Tennessee; Notes: Loose Probate Papers, Folders 1-2014, 1857; image 2053 of 2973, citing William Hunter; Digital images: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Tennessee County, District and Probate Courts.
3. ↑ United States Census, 1860, Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Roll: M653_191; Page: 534, citing household of Wm. Hunter ; Family History Library Film: 80319; Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line] image 34 of 113. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, image 8 of 32; FamilySearch ( : 12 April 2016), William Hunter, Wisconsin, United States; citing p. 8, family 60, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,217.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, image 4 of 12; FamilySearch ( 24 August 2017), Thomas Hunter, Manchester, Jackson, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district ED 85, sheet 407D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1429; FHL microfilm 1,255,429.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, image 2 of 38; FamilySearch ( accessed 20 February 2018), Wm Hunter, Superior town (excl. Superior city), Douglas, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 79, sheet 1B, family 24, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,786.